Business Manager for Parish (EX)

St. Patrick Church located in Havre de Grace Maryland seeks candidates for a Business Manager. The Business Manager is responsible for efficient and effective stewardship of the temporal goods of the parish. The Business Manager collaborates with other staff members and committees parishioners and archdiocesan counterparts as required.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and monitors parish budget in collaboration with staff members Pastor and Finance Council
• Closely monitor income and expense vs. budget as well as investment accounts.
• Oversees day-to-day operations particularly in relation to buildings and premises.
• Develops and maintain proper fiscal policy and procedures as prescribed by the Archdiocese.
• Oversees A/R functions such as processing all cash receipts recording and depositing cash receipts; record and reconcile all deposits ensure proper posting of transactions.
• Oversees A/P functions such as preparing payroll ensuring all bills are paid in a timely manner recording checks filing backup documentation etc.
• Prepares periodic financial statements for Pastor and the Finance Committee.
• Works with the Pastor councils and committees regarding strategic planning.
• Coordinate and oversee financial aspects of various events such as the Parish Picnic.
• Review contracts and involve Archdiocesan attorneys/department when necessary.
• Attend various meetings such as the Finance Committee staff and Archdiocesan Business Managers meetings; participate in other committees as needed.
• Staff point-of-contact for the Finance Council
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with Archdiocesan Finance Development Technology Human Resource Facilities and Management Services counterparts
• Oversee volunteers counting the weekend collections.
• Participate in Archdiocesan committees and working groups as required.
• Maintain a visible presence in the parish community by regularly attending parish gatherings and events.
• Supervise assigned parish staff and volunteers
• Work collaboratively with parish staff
• Participate in pastoral planning.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Accounting Finance or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks
• Previous management and operations experience required.
• Previous experience in supervising staff and volunteers.
• Practicing Roman Catholic fully able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organization time management prioritization skills.
• Must have the ability to honor and maintain confidentiality in ALL matters and protect personal records of parishioners and staff.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to work with other staff members parish volunteers and parish young adults.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills if needed.

Pay Rate: $40000 Annualized

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position including health dental and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

Experience:

Manager